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2007 08 07 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 7,2007 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1.. Conference with City's legal counsel regarding potential litigation with Shea Trilogy Tentative Tract Map 30023. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) and (c). (See announcement on Page 2.) Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 4:00 p.m. 4:00 P.M. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Seems, 52-925 Avenida Bermudas, stated he has met the code enforcement requirements on his property as directed by City staff but feels others in the area should be made to comply with the same requirements. Council Member Henderson explained City staff is covering the entire area to ensure compliance but doing it one block at a time. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Janet Laiblin, Public Affairs Specialist with SCAQMD, introduced herself as the new representative for this area. City Council Minutes 2 August 7, 2007 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: City Attorney Jenson advised she did not participate in Closed Session Item No. 1 because of work her firm has done for Shea Homes. City's Legal Counsel Richard Zeilenga announced the City Council has directed staff to meet with the applicant to try to resolve this issue, and if successful, is willing to meet in special session. PUBLIC COMMENT . . . . . . . . continued Perry Devlin, 79-900 Citrus, Shea Homes, stated he is pleased to hear the . announcement, and looks forward to finding a solution. Michelle Staples, legal counsel for Shea Homes, referenced additional information submitted. today showing that the Avenue 62 extension does not serve the Shea property. They are requesting removal of the condition and asking the City to consider the applicant's offer to contribute financially to the extension. The following additional speakers spoke in support of the Shea Homes request, and commented on how shutting down the Trilogy project would adversely affect their construction business and employees: Jeff Cunningham, 38-127 Daisy St. Palmdale Mark Benedetti, 45-311 Golf Center Parkway, Indio James Brownyard, representing the BIA Ty Ferguson, 57-863 Cantata . Lou Piper, 79-361 Country Club, Bermuda Dunes .l3ob Smith, Mountain View Country Club James De La Torre, 928 Randall Ranch, Corona . Drew Erickson, P. O. Box 663, Rancho Mirage John Cockrell, 590 Oleander, Palm Springs * * * * * * * ~ * * * Eilean Wuhl, requested the City's support for the Tolerance Education Center grant req u est. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Osborne requested Consent Item No. 12 be moved to Business Item No.5, and that Consent Item No.8 be voted on separately. City Council Minutes 3 August 7, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the City Council Minutes of July 17, 2007, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 7. 2007. 2. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOS. 9. 27. 31. AND 34 TO GKK WORKS FOR DATA CABLING HVAC CONTROLS. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. AND LANDSCAPE UPGRADES FOR THE CITY HALL EXPANSION. PROJECT NO. 2002-01. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE INFORMATIONAL SERVICES ANALYST TO ATTEND THE SHORTEL INTERNET PROTOCOL SYSTEM TRAINING CONFERENCE IN SUNNYVALE. CALIFORNIA. SEPTEMBER 10-14. 2007. 4. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA. SEPTEMBER 5-8. 2007. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CITY-COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PITTSBURGH. PENNSYLVANIA. OCTOBER 7-10. 2007. City Council Minutes 4 August 7, 2007 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 PLAYFUL CITY USA. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -071 ) 8. RATIFY CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE BERM AT THE FRED WOLFF BEAR CREEK NATURE PRESERVE ALONG A VENIDA MONTEZUMA. (See separate action below.) 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 32742, FOUR SEASONS. MONTERRA HOLDINGS. LLC. DBA MONTERRA INVESTMENTS. LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-072) 10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF THE ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32279. MIRAGE.' STANDARD PACIFIC IiOMES. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-073) . . , '. 11. ACCEPTANCE OF ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 29702. LA QUINTA RESORT AND CLUB. 12. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.5. 13. ACCEPTANCE OF ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 30125-2. HACIENDAS. SEDONA HOMES. INC. 14. ACCEPTANCE OF ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 30125-1. HACIENDAS. SEDONA HOMES. INC. 15. APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS. 16.. APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE JEFFERSON STREET MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. PROJECT NO. 2005-03. 17. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE PARK AVENUE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. PROJECT NO. 2006-15. 18. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO D & L WHEELER ENTERPRISES TO CONSTRUCT THE MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS. PROJECT NO. 2005-01. City Council Minutes 5 August 7, 2007 19. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS. AND ESTIMATES (PS&E). AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE AVENUE 52 MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. PROJECT NO. 2006-03. 20. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION'S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-074) 21. APPROVAL OF A PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN LRCF SR 1. LLC (FORMERLY LDD SILVERROCK. LLC) AND LRCF SR 2. LLC. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item Nos. 8 and 12 and with Item Nos. 7, 9, 10, and 20 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2007-071 through 2007-074 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. Item No.8: MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve Item No.8, ratifying the contract with Emery Landclearing in the amount of $26,600, for removal of the berm at the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve along Avenida Montezuma. Motion carried with Council Member Osborne abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Kirk, Ms. Hylton stated if the committee's recommendations are accepted today, $55,257 will remain available for future allocations. Council Member Henderson noted the total amount available was not divided into quarters; and when they looked at eligibility, a significant number of applications did not qualify. Council Member Kirk suggested identifying amounts for each quarter next year, and asked when the last contribution was made to the Jim Murray City Council Minutes 6 August 7, 2007 Memorial Foundation, to which Ms. Hylton responded $20,000 from the marketing account. In further response she confirmed receiving a report on use of those funds and being satisfied they were spent in an effective manner. Council Member Kirk questioned why the La Quinta Playhouse request is suggested to be funded through the General Fund Reserves. He prefers using an ad-hoc committee to review all the requests. Council Member Henderson noted the La Quinta Playhouse hasn't been funded through the grant process in the past, nor have they been required to have matching funds, which this year the Committee is recommending. She noted the recommendation includes the La Quinta Arts Foundation having matching funds for their two requests. Council Member Sniff questioned using funds outside of the Special Projects Contingency Fund (SPCF), and asked how the interview process was handled. Council Member Henderson stated the applicants were not interviewed. Council Member Osborne noted everything was put into this fund but with a limit of $5,000 each, and some of these requests are for larger 'amounts. Council Member Sniff stated he understood there was to be a total grant fund amount of $100,000, and is not comfortable with the new process. Council Member Henderson stated she understood the ad-hoc committee was set up to consider a SPCF amount of $105,000 and $176,000 of surplus funds; otherwise the larger requests would have been handled during the budget process. Council Member Kirk stated he doesn't recall operating funds being included in this, and is disappointed to see how much is being spent in the first round of applications. Mayor Adolph stated he doesn't have a problem with this because the Council has gone into the General Fund in the past. He referenced a request from the Sun Line Transit Agency Board for a donation of up to $5,000 from each city for bus passes for the homeless to provide transportation to jobs; he added CV AG will be submitting a formal request. City Council Minutes 7 August 7, 2007 The following spoke in support of their funding requests: Laurie Nadeau, KMIR-TV Danny Cox, LQHS Booster Club Debbie Mangus, Integrated Learning Institute Mike Gates, LQHS Girls Tennis Team Robert Cox, Operation SafeHouse Marsha Billa, Soroptimist International of La Quinta Steve McAdams, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Christi Salamone, LQAF Joanne Reeves, LQ Playhouse Carol Bishop, Truman Elementary McCallum Aesthetic Program Pam Thomas, Polo America LeGrand Velez, C. V. Community Trails Alliance Earl Rife, Tolerance Education Center Ms. Reeves, La Quinta Playhouse, requested the $20,000 recommended by the ad-hoc committee be increased. Mayor Adolph voiced concern about the La Quinta Playhouse being able to raise the needed funds to fund the program. He inquired about employee salaries, to which Ms. Reeves responded approximately $5,000 monthly. Council Member Henderson noted the Council voiced hope when funding was approved the last two years,that the organization would reach a time when they would not have to ask for funding; stated viability of the organization is a concern and perhaps the businesses benefiting from the events could become sponsors. She is disappointed the organization is asking for more than the recommendation. Council Member Henderson explained the Truman Elementary request was not recommended this year because of the policy not to fund two years in a row. In reference to the application from the Trails Alliance, she noted other agencies are putting together trail maps, and suggested they work together. Mr. Velez stated there is a coordinated effort, but their map is different being a map of all the valley trails. Council Member Kirk stated he doesn't support funding an organization every year, and recommended establishing a deadline of October 1, 2007, for receiving matching funds on the La Quinta Playhouse application. As for the trails issue, he suggested the possibility of working out a fee-for-service with City Council Minutes 8 August 7, 2007 the Trails Alliance or other groups to do a map on the multi-purpose trails in potential annexation areas. Council concurred with directing staff to include applications not approved in this quarter with the second quarter. Mayor Adolph voiced disappointment about the Truman Elementary and Palm Springs Women in Film & Television applications not being recommended, and asked about the request for funding for bus passes for the homeless. Council Member Osborne stated he will come back with more information on the homeless issue after his next Homelessness Committee meeting. Ms. Hylton noted the next application due date is October 1 2, 2007. Council Member Henderson noted the two applications referenced by the Mayor were eliminated because of the policy of not providing funding two years in row. Mayor Adolph agreed to stay with the policy, and requested the La Quinta Playhouse grant request be taken up separately. MOTION - It was ,moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the following grant requests as recommended by the Grant Review Committee: KMIR 6 Teen Driving Foundation, $3,200; Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert, $5,000; La Quinta High School Baseball Booster Club, $2,000; Integrated Learning Institute, $2,000; La Guinta High School Girls Tennis Team, $2,000; Operation SafeHouse, Inc., $5,000; Soroptimist International of La Quinta, $4,050; Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, CSUSB, $11,700; La Quinta Arts Foundation, $20,800; La Quinta Arts Foundation,$25,000; and Jim Murray Memorial Foundation, $10,000. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve $20,000 for La Guinta Playhouse provided they have matching funds by October 1, 2007. Mayor Adolph advised that he would abstain on the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph abstaining. City Council Minutes 9 August 7, 2007 2. CONSIDERATION OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FEE CREDIT FOR TWO BRONZE ART PIECES AT GRIFFIN RANCH. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Sniff to approve Trans West Housing purchasing two art pieces, "Freedom" and "Romance," and receiving credit for all Art in Public Places fees for the Griffin Ranch residential and clubhouse development. Motion carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE 2007 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Sniff to appoint Council Member Osborne to serve as the voting delegate and Council Member Henderson to serve as alternate for the 2007 League of California Cities Conference. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF CITY REPRESENTATION ON COACH ELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to accept Ron ,Perkins' resignation from the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board, and send a letter of appreciation. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to appoint Council Member Henderson to serve as the City's representative on the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Council Member Henderson indicated she is willing to serve for a limited period of time, and encourages Robert Cox to attend the meetings as he has indicated a willingness to serve in the future. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 10 August 7, 2007 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-887 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN 85.655 SQUARE FOOT. THREE-STORY MEDICAL BUILDING (PHASE I) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND SEELEY DRIVE WITHIN THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT. APPLICANT: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER. (This item was moved from Consent Calendar No. 12.) City Attorney Jenson explained the item would have to be scheduled for a public hearing unless the purpose for pulling it is for clarification or minor discussion. Council Member Osborne stated he has questions; asked about plans for a traffic signal at Washington Street and Seeley Drive or Miles Avenue and Seeley Drive. Public Works Director Jonasson stated a traffic signal is required at Miles Avenue and Seeley Drive, and the master developer has indicated they will meet that requirement. In response to Council Member Osborne, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Evans stated the southeast lot is for Phase II and III of the Eisenhower Medical Center, but this application is for Phase I only. Council Member Osborne inquired about the height of the parking lot light poles, and Principal Planner Sawa stated the height has been reduced to 20 feet. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Osborne to, accept the Report of Action by the Planning Commission for Site Development Permit 2007-887. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to and until 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Council reconvened with Mayor Adolph absent. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to excuse Mayor Adolph. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 11 August 7, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON 2006/2007 PROPERTY TAX ROLL. Community Safety Manager Conrad presented the staff report, and reported payment has been received on the Soojian property (APN 773-221-011). The Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:07 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:07 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA. ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2007-075 as amended (deleting APN 773-221-011). Motion carried with Mayor Adolph absent. 2. ,PUBLIC. HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO: 1) APPROVE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2007-584; 2) APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2007-082; AND 3) APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-885 FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE CLUBHOUSE FACILITY FOR THE LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB. LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 50 AND THE EAST SIDE OF EISENHOWER DRIVE. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:08 p.m. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Evans presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 12 August 7, 2007 In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Evans stated the building setback is 52 feet from Eisenhower Drive and 75 feet from Avenue 50. He stated no public address system is anticipated being used. Council Member Kirk questioned the need for using a specific plan for this project. Mr. Evans responded it is part of the work program, but staff can bring back an alternative permitting process if Council wishes. In response to Council Member Osborne, Associate Planner Wuu stated staff will work with the applicant to reduce the number of light poles in the parking lot, but the height will remain the same. Mr. Evans explained the conditions of approval requires the parking lot lighting to be shielded and turned off during non-use of the clubhouse; and staff can work with the applicant on the final lighting plan. Council Member Osborne asked if landscaping will extend all the way across Avenue 50 at the driving range, to which Mr. Wuu responded, "Yes." Council Member Kirk inquired about the location of the existing maintenance facility, and voiced concern about employees accessing the golf course through the public parking lot. Heinz Hoffman, representing La Quinta Country Club. reviewed the location of the existing' maintenance building, ~nd indicated most of their members enter through the golf course with golf carts instead of using the vehicular parking lot. He indicated employees will park in the public parking lot, and he doesn't anticipate noise impacts being greater than at present. Council Member Kirk commented on the outdoor dining areas facing away from the sun, resulting in cooler dining during the season. Mr. Hoffman indicated the purpose of the patio orientation is to take advantage of the views; and they will be providing heaters. Bill Gorch, landscape architect, confirmed the landscape usage will be land use efficient. In response to Council Member Kirk, Ron Sakahara, architect, commented on the orientation of the patios, and noted there will be some indirect lighting. City Council Minutes 13 August 7, 2007 Council Member Henderson inquired about the length of the specific plan application process. Mr. Hoffman indicated they submitted the application in March 2007. Staff noted the applicant presented a preliminary review before the beginning of the year. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Sakahara stated the maintenance facility elevation was determined by the civil engineer due to natural grade. Mr. Wuu confirmed there will be landscaping on both the interior and exterior of the perimeter wall. Mr. Sakahara explained the location of the maintenance facility was determined to get the door as far away as possible from view. In response to Council Member Kirk, Mr. Sakahara stated the tennis court location was not selected for the maintenance facility to avoid criss-crossing of traffic across the entranceway. Council Member Osborne commented on the large size of the clubhouse, and Mr. Sakahara noted it's smaller than the existing clubhouse. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:42 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA. CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR THE LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB SPECIFIC PLAN 2007-082 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-885. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2007-076 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND GUIDELINES FOR A PROPOSED CLUBHOUSE FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB (SPECIFIC PLAN 2007-082 - LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB). It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2007-077 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph absent. City Council Minutes 14 August 7, 2007 Mr. Evans requested Condition No. 14(c) be amended, changing the 8-foot sidewalk to a 6-foot sidewalk along Avenue 50 from Eisenhower Drive to the main entry and deleting the sidewalk requirement along Avenue 50 from the main entry drive to the east. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A PROPOSED CLUBHOUSE FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB (SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-885 - LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB). It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2007-078 as amended (modifying Condition No. 14(c) to change the 8-foot sidewalk to a 6-foot sidewalk along Avenue 50 from Eisenhower Drive to the main entry and deleting the sidewalk requirement along Avenue 50 from the main entry drive to the east). Motion carried with Mayor Adolph absent. Council Member Kirk requested staff schedule a study session to discuss the usage of specific plans. Council Member Henderson stated she agrees minor issues such as height variances can possibly be handled outside of a specific plan. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-074 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-762 FOR A PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED PROJECT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 166 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS. 20 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS. 18 DEMENTIA CARE BEDS. AND 20 SKILLED NURSING BEDS ON 14:f: ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50. APPLICANT: WESTPORT LA QUINTA. L.P. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff noted the applicant has requested a continuance to September 18, 2007. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:53 p.m. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to continue the public hearing to September 18, 2007. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph absent. City Council Minutes 15 August 7, 2007 STUDY SESSION 1 . DISCUSSION OF DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 IMPROVEMENTS. PROJECT NO. 2006-04. PHASE III. Public Works Director Jonasson reviewed three alternatives for the Highway 111 Improvements, Phase III. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Jonasson stated the design is 85% complete. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson stated there will be no change in turning movements or impacts to the Cliffhouse Restaurant. Consultant Nick Nickerson noted the mountain would not be scaled back to the highest peak and, therefore, not impact the Cliffhouse. , He reviewed exhibits for the three alternatives, and indicated in all three alternatives the lanes would stay within the existing right-of-way. He added there will be a 6-foot high debris wall and netting on the mountain. Mr. Jonasson stated Alternative 3 would be necessary to provide an 8-foot shoulder, but staff is not recommending that alternative. Council Member Kirk suggested the possibility of having a public competition to come up with some type of artistic element (mosaics, murals, gem concrete pavers, etc.) for the west entry into the City. Also to look into a pedestrian/bike path on the north side of the mountain. Gary Luters, representing the Bicycle Club, commended the City for being bicycle friendly; voiced concern about mixing bikes and vehicles in the same lane; and stated he would be glad to work with the city on a bike lane around the north side. Council concurred with directing staff to move forward with Alternative 2, including a change order with KOA; also look into creating an artistic element design for the west entry into the City and the feasibility of establishing a pedestrian/bike path on the north side of the mountain. City Council Minutes 16 August 7, 2007 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS League of California Cities - Council Member Henderson reported on a recent League Conference wherein the issues of green house gases and housing needs were discussed. She added the Board discussed SB375, which the League opposes unless amended and turned into a two-year bill. C. V. Conservation Commission - Mayor Pro Tern Sniff commented on upcoming meetings for the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, , P~t~::L~~y Clerk City of La Quinta, California